| | 2015 | (781) 974-6695 | kkramer4@friars.providence.edu | Finance | | Norwell High School | MA | Yes | I learned about the Admission Ambassador Organization through the fall involvement fair. I remember my dad and I visited the Office of Admission and the Admission Ambassadors were helpful by providing information and tips on what to see around campus. | I am currently involved in the Future Friar Executives club. I am not a part of the board, however I attend all the meetings and workshops. I also volunteer the the service programs that they run as much as I can. | Our mission is to expand the Providence College experience by encouraging prospective students that PC is the right fit for them. | I have great communication and people skills. I am very confident when talking to people and feel that I could provide valuable information about the school to curious students and their families. | I anticipate that the most difficult problem would be dealing with frustrated or upset parents who bring their file their complaints to the office of admission. I feel that the most rewarding thing is to share all the great things about the PC experience | One of my strengths that I am proud of is my work ethic. When given a task or assignment I will always give my best effort in order to guarantee the best result possible. One of my weakness is that it sometimes difficult for me to say no to people. | I think the most helpful thing during the college search was having a conversation with a current college student. I would recommend someone going through the process to do this with a current PC student. | I want to be an Ambassador because I am so passionate about PC that I want to do all that I can to give back & encourage others to enroll here to get the great experience. I am friendly and approachable. | |
| | 2016 | 401-932-0664 | jtourvil@friars.providence.edu | English, Spanish | | Chariho High School | Charlestown, Rhode Island | No | While on a visit to PC I interacted with Ambassadors and heard about the organization that way. Prior to applying though, I had not interacted with them. | -PCTV News. Every week I film and edit news pieces to be published to our online magazine.
-National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
-Figure Skating Club.
-Intramural girls Lacrosse | The mission of the Admission Ambassadors Program is to facilitate the decision-making process that all high schoolers and their families have to face. The Ambassadors are honorable students who dedicate themselves to the helping of others. | A quality necessary to perform well as an Ambassador is an outgoing personality. Prospective students should feel at ease asking essential questions regarding their futures. | The most difficult aspect will be having to accept the fact that PC is not for everyone! Although it is the perfect school for me, I need to put my biased-ness aside, and then it will be so rewarding to assist the students with their crucial decision. | Strengths of mine are my problem solving skills and my social skills. I am talkative and love giving reasonable advice! A weakness of mine would be that I often put myself last, and make decisions to please others over myself. | College tours and shadowing programs were very helpful to me. I would tell students in the process to try and imagine themselves living a daily life at each school they visit, and then go with the place that feels most like home to them! | I would love to be an Ambassador because I am a friendly, intelligible, and outgoing girl who loves talking to new people. Based on these qualities alone I know that I would make a great Ambassador! | |
| | 2016 | | kstephen@friars.providence.edu | Women's Studies/ Pre-Med Track | | Boston Latin Academy | | No | I first learned about the Admission Ambassador Organization from the New Transition Program before I even started Orientation week. One of the leaders in the New Transition Program was an Admission Ambassador. I think her name was Natasha Rodriguez. | Friar Food Rescue/ Food Recovery Network
Toast Masters Club | If it were up to me, the mission of the Ambassadors would be to assist the Office of Admissions to not only to help prospective students determine if PC is truly the right fit for them but also to relief the nerves of these possible incoming students. | I have great leadership skills and I am also very understanding, a trait that I think many overlooked. | The most difficult part of being an Ambassador, to me , would be the public speaking. However, since I am part of the Toastmasters club which helps with public speaking. | My strengths include my willingness to work hard and my determination. My weaknesses are my lack of patience and my overly optimistic nature. | What was most helpful in my journey to choosing PC as my choice of undergrad would probably be my counselor because she was an actual alumni. | I feel like I am a natural born leader so being an Ambassador would only better my abilities to be a leader. My capability to understand others will really come in handy in aiding prospective students and families. | |
| | 2015 | 973-525-7089 | rdill1@friars.providence.edu | Accounting | Pre-Law | Seton Hall Preparatory School | Whippany, New Jersey | No | I learned of the Admission Ambassador program when I spoke with a number of Admission Ambassadors during my many visits to Providence College before I made my decision to attend PC. | PC Sailing Race Team - Team Member
Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist
Accounting Association - Member
Future Friar Executives - Member
Gaelic Society - Member | The Admission Ambassadors seek to serve the prospective students of Providence College through the sharing of information and a passion for our school. This mission statement seeks to reflect the Admission Ambassadors desire to serve and passion for PC. | I believe that a great Admission Ambassador should be outgoing, friendly, kind, and passionate about PC. These qualities make for an effective Ambassador because prospective students should meet people who love PC and want to share it with others. | I believe the most difficult issue for an Ambassador will be those focusing on what they don't like about PC. I will remedy this issue by highlighting the great things about PC. I anticipate that answering people's will be most rewarding. | Strengths:
Public Speaking
Leadership
Organization
Teamwork
Outgoing
Friendly
Weaknesses:
Overly Critical of Myself
Confidence
Procrastination | I found that speaking with students of each college was helpful due to a current student's knowledge about campus life. I advise any person going through the process to shadow student at every college and to speak to as many students as possible. | I want to be an Admission Ambassador so that I can tell prospective students what makes PC special and why they should choose to attend PC. I am outgoing, friendly, and passionate about PC which will help prospective students make their college decision. | |
| | 2016 | 1-508-566-3162 | tbenoit@friars.providence.edu | Social Work | Spanish | Bishop Stang High School | East Sandwich, MA | No | I learned about the program because I wanted to volunteer with admissions this year, so I emailed the office. Yes, I met with an Admission Ambassador before my tour. | I participate in service learning where I teach immigrant families English. I volunteer with for San Miguel where I do personally mentor an 8th grader. I am also a part of the Simply Healthy club. Finally, I have just applied to be an Orientation Leader. | "To help students see PC from all view points. We should provide students with facts that will make their college decision the right one." I think it is first important for perspective students to understand what it means to be a college student. | I think an Ambassador needs to be informed about what goes on at PC. They need to know what the school has to offer- academics, activites, and socially so students can be infomed. Second, I think one needs to be friendly and welcoming. | I think the most difficult thing will be meeting the students - they will probably be shy. I expect to deal with this by talking to the students like they are freinds. I think the most rewarding thing will be when I see student become excited about PC. | One strength is that I love helping people. I love to be around people and sharing my experiences with them. One weakness is I have not been able to explore all the clubs and on campus yet, but I will hopefully be able to later on in the year. | The most helpful thing was seeing the schools and talking to students. I could imagine where I would be for the next four years, and I was able to ask questions. I would give the advice that it can be overwhelming, but take baby steps. | I want to be the person who helps students make an informed decision about what college they go to. A quality I have is I love PC. I love the acadmics, activites, school spirit that we have, and the community the school offers. | |
| | 2016 | (203) 824 9384 | cmille11@friars.providence.edu | undeclared, will declare global studies | will declare spanish, and possibly business studies | Guilford High School | Guilford, CT | No | I heard about the Admission Ambassador Organization when
talking to my RA one day and became very interested. I have not
met any current Ambassadors yet though. | -volunteer at The International Institute of Rhode Island with a
refugee family by helping them learn english, providing homework help and ease assimilation into American culture.
-volunteer for Special Olympics, Fall Cross Country Race
| The goal of the Admissions Ambassadors Program is to represent
Providence College in a respectful and enthusiastic manner and
give insightful information through individual experience to
hopeful future friars and their parents. | A good Ambassador should be friendly, outgoing, confident, and
dedicated. They need to be able to relay information with a sense
of enthusiasm about PC. They must also be comfortable speaking
in front of groups of people. | The most difficult part about being an Ambassador would be
having confidence in public speaking, but I can deal with this
challenge through preparation. It will be most rewarding to see
prospective students grow to love PC like I did. | My strengths include being friendly, cooperative, and dedicated
to everything I'm involved in. My major weakness would be my
confidence in public speaking, which will improve with time and
experience. | The most helpful thing was visiting the campuses and talking with
current students about their experiences. This is best to see if the
school is right for you by the vibe of the environment. Students
should go on interactive tours and ask questions. | I want to be an Ambassador to become more involved in the
Providence College community and promote PC since I had such an amazing freshman year experience. I would be a good
Ambassador because I am passionate and work very well with
others. | |
| | 2015 | 8605386076 | lkrupa@friars.providence.edu | Biology (B.S.) | | Mercy High School | Essex, CT | No | I learned about the Ambassadors from my roommate. When I learned what the position entailed, I was immediately interested in joining! I went to an information session with Ambassadors before we attended our tour when I first applied to Providence. | I am involved in Intramurals, Habitat for Humanity (went to Athens, Ohio over spring break), National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and Alpha Epsilon Delta (premedical honor society). | "To educate prospective students of the curriculum, activities, and spirit of PC from the students themselves." It's easy to read a brochure about PC but the stories from students give prospective students a better feeling of what is means to be a friar. | Charisma, good listening skills, dedication, intelligent, focused, friendly. These skills are important to be able to hold conversations with prospective students and their families to explain what its like to be a student at PC. | Making students who seem uninterested in PC see how awesome it really is. I will just be honest about my time spent here and explain how PC stands out from other schools. The most rewarding will be influencing students decisions in a positive way. | Strengths- dedicated, friendly, good-spirited, positive attitude, intelligent
weaknesses- I have been a declared bio major since I got to PC so I do not have as many experiences in other types of classes besides science courses. | Speaking with students helped me form a better sense of what type of people go to each school. Knowing the personalities of students help me decide which school would go best with my character. You have to make sure you will enjoy living at your school. | I've had so many experiences with my friends that I want to share with people who are curious about applying. I want to explain that even though classes will be stressful the support system is like no where else. I want to help them decide if PC is right! | |
| | 2016 | (603) 723-0538 | akinney1@friars.providence.edu | Biology | | Berlin Senior High School | Berlin, NH | No | I encountered several members of the Admission Ambassador Organization at accepted students day in March of 2012. They were extremely helpful in answering my questions and seemed to be enjoying what they were doing. | McVinney Hall Council -- help to organize social events and building t-shirt
Habitat for Humanity campus chapter -- participated in spring 2013 trip | The Providence College Admission Ambassadors Programs seeks to aid potential students through the college admissions process by providing resources and information that allows students to evaluate whether Providence College is the right school for them. | A good Ambassador must have strong social and communication skills in order to answer any questions or concerns potential students have. They must also be very knowledgable about life at PC and excited to share their experiences. | Honesty about some topics (alcohol) would be difficult. I would respond that while these activities happen at PC, there is more to do than just that. Giving potential students an honest look at PC while conveying how much you love it would be rewarding. | I am a hard worker who is willing to try different tasks. My five years of working retail have given me great people skills. However, I would like to improve my my teamwork and telephone conversation skills. | Getting a feel for the campus in person was really helpful for me. I would advise potential students to "go with their gut" when visiting a college: if the campus feels comfortable, it will probably be a good fit for them. | I feel blessed to be at PC and want to give back to the school. I think that my passion and gratitude will help me as an Ambassador. I am more than willing to talk to people about my experiences so far and to help them make an informed college decision. | |
| | 2016 | 401-651-3911 | dchretie@friars.providence.edu | Biology | None as of now | Burrillville High School | Burrillville, RI | No | I learned about the Organization through an email, which immediately sparked my interest. After reading through the Mission, Responsibilities, and Benefits of the program I decided to apply, believing the the Organization would be a good fit for me. | Part-time worker at the SAIL Office
Member of SHEPARD: On the planning board of multiple events
Member of Women Will: On the planning board of multiple events
Member of Children's Outreach | This organization serves to welcome prospective students, making them feel comfortable within the Providence College community while giving them an accurate impression of this community. This is how I would expect my personal Admission process to be. | A good Ambassador should be friendly, outgoing, and able to make others feel comfortable. The main tasks of Ambassadors include speaking to groups about personal experiences and hosting prospective students, both of which require these qualities. | Connecting with perspective students in a short amount of time may be difficult. I feel as though my enthusiasm would allow me to overcome this. Introducing new students to the PC community which I have come to love myself would be the most rewarding. | I am an extremely enthusiastic, outgoing, and friendly person. I am knowledgable about the PC community as well as Providence, because I am a Rhode Island native. | The most helpful aspect of my college search was visiting the colleges. This is when you get an accurate impression of the school. I would advise upcoming freshmen to spread out their visits, as to not become overwhelmed and have a bad tour experience. | I would like to share my enthusiasm for the PC community with others, who are in search of a college. I believe that my knowledge and enthusiasm for the PC community would be valuable to the program because an Ambassador should love what they represent. | |
| | 2016 | 4016013900 | kbucci@friars.providence.edu | Political Science | | Lasalle Academy | Warwick RI | No | I remember meeting with and talking to an admission ambassador who shared my major right before I toured Providence College during my senior year. He was very engaging and gave me an excellent first impression of the school. | I am a lector at St. Dominic Chapel, an active member of Providence College Republicans, and a member of Italian club.
| Ambassadors should welcome prospective students and their families to the Providence College community by sharing helpful information, stories, and answering questions to educate prospective families with pride on what it really means to be a Friar. | Ambassadors should be enthusiastic in their love for Providence College and knowledgeable about the school so families can leave with more knowledge about a pc education and a good feeling about the community they are considering investing in. | What it means to be a Friar is a very complicated topic with many components. The most important aspects of the school must be highlighted. The most rewarding aspect will be talking to families and doing my part of sharing my pride of this school. | I am very polite, friendly, and sure of my feeling towards the college however I am also more on the soft spoken side. | I remember I really appreciated hearing from the students because they had gone through the process more recently and know how stressful it can be. I would tell a prospective student to relax because looking for the right school can be fun as well. | As a political science major, I recognize the importance of leadership and how the attitudes of members of a community set the tone that allow growth. I would love the opportunity to play a greater role in this community early on as a proud student. | |
| | | 2039151972 | | Biology | Public and Community Service | Branford High School | | No | Many of my close friends are Admissions Ambassadors and have had told me about their great experiences. Jill Heckenliable approached me and thought that I had an outgoing personality that reminded her of an Ambassadors personality. | Sports Medicine, I work as a student athletic trainer. I am responsible for working practices as the first responder for medical emergencies.
ESL program, teaching ESL at Carroll Tower
Alternative Spring Break | To be a representative and a liaison between Providence College and perspective students and parents. To create a welcoming enviornement to inform and encourage new accepted students | Patience and charisma. Patience because an Ambassador needs to field many questions that are probably repeated with every new group and charisma to keep perspective students and parents engaged. | A difficulty would be the timing. I know that there are office hours and I have a fairly restricted schedule. My bosses are very understanding and can help with scheduling. Seeing perspective students come to love PC as much as I do. | My strength id being diverse. I am involved in athletics, the science department, intramurals, and campus ministry. My weakness is sometimes I need to remember that less can be more and not to overwhelm people with so much information. | Remember that all schools are unique and there is one that fits every student. It is important to keep in mind that schools outside of your "top" picks can be equally if not more fulfilling and a great fit. | In short, I love Providence College. I am outgoing and I love to talk to people about the great experiences that I have had at PC and to the perspective students about the great opportunities that they can have as well. | |
| | 2015 | 508-826-6860 | bortiz@friars.providence.edu | English & Global Studies | N/A | St. John's High School | Worcester, Massachusetts | Yes | I’ve seen the ambassadors walking around and campus and as fortunate to speak to one as they were getting lunch. The dialogue was short, yet, she made some points that have stuck with me ever since. | Resident Assistant
MLK Day of Service – Coordinator
Eucharistic Minster
Habitat for Humanity Providence Chapter – Builder
Obama Campaign – Canvasser
| It would say that the purpose is not to persuade the students into pinking PC, but that the Ambassadors should give tools to seniors looking for college in making a better decision. | I am a person who is not afraid to say what they think. However, I also listen to the voices around me. I can easily have empathy for people who are looking for colleges, because, not only have I been there, it was a tough choice for me. | I think that parents might be something that every student has to overcome when looking for colleges. Parents will always have a say and they should, yet, they should not run the show. It is they, the student, who will be spending 4 years in college. | I am bi-langual, speaking Spanish & English. Thinking on my feet is something that comes naturally and I am well informed with current news and the events on campus. My biggest weakness is that I am never satisfied with my organizational skills. | The best advice I received when looking for colleges was to zone my parents out and to go to a place I wanted to go. The best advice I can give a potential student is to ask themselves if they can see themselves living on that college campus. | I want to help future college students with their college selection, whether its PC or not. I am good at laying out pros and cons in any given subject and can quickly identify potential problems. | |
| | 2016 | 516-754-0564 | kgarland@friars.providence.edu | Global Studies | | Wantagh High School | Wantagh, New York | No | I learned about the Admission Ambassador Organization through my Orientation Leader. I had interactions with Ambassadors during my tour here at Providence, as well as a Day in Friartown during my senior year of high school. | I am involved in Student Congress where I am the Vice President of the Class of 2016. I also participated in Habitat for Humanity over Spring Break, going to North Carolina, and I also was involved in Urban Action. | Ambassadors are student spokespersons for PC that helps high school students and their parents determine if this college is the right fit by talking to current students and their experiences. I believe that involved students embody the spirit of PC. | I think an Ambassador needs to be approachable and charismatic. Prospective students and their families should feel at ease talking to Ambassadors about a variety of topics and receive answers to their questions. | It would be hard not answering a question. I would direct them to someone who would have the answer and learn the answer to be prepared for next time. It would be rewarding to see a student love the college like I did after visiting. | I can hold a conversation with a variety of people due to my open-mindedness and love for learning about different people and cultures. My weakness is that I love to talk a lot, but I can easily change that. | The most helpful thing during my college search was talking to current students by hearing their opinions, which brought to life everything I read on the college. It also helped me to determine if I would fit in with the current student body. | I wish to make the college choice easier to students and parents who come to look at PC. I believe that the pride I have being apart of the PC community is valuable because parents and students want to meet students who love the college they chose. | |
| | 2015 | 617-413-0485 | cbrooks1@friars.providence.edu | marketing | | Duxbury High School | Duxbury, Ma | Yes | I first learned about the Admission Ambassador program when I toured Providence College as a senior in high school. I enjoyed the experience because it allowed me to ask questions in a personal manor while recieving honest answers. | I am a member of the PC cheerleading team. As a cheerleader I am required to go to practices, preform at the men's and women's home games, preform community service and make many public apperances at PC related events. | The Providence College Admission Ambassador Program aims to help upcoming college students gain an honest understanding of what Providence College has to offer. I think answering as many questions truthfully is what is important. | I believe that an Ambassador needs to be able to interact with students as well as the student's family in a confident and friendly manner while answering their questions in a truthful, appropriate and helpful way. | A difficult challenge to be asked a question that I would not be able to answer.I would help them to find an answer to their question by directing them to help. the most rewarding would be helping promote PC. | I can promote things in a postive light. As a PC cheerleader I represent our school at many events in a postive way. I want to share with others what a great school PC is. A weakness I have is that I get nervous when speaking in front of large crowds. | Collect as much information as possible, I considered things such as majors, networking oppertunities, social life, school spirit, as well as many other things. The best advice I could give would be to take the process slow and consider all your options. | I saw how helpful it was when I was applying to colleges. I would love to have the oppertunity to be a part of this program. I would make a good Ambassador because I believe I am a well rounded reflection of the college and what they have to offer. | |
| | 2015 | 2037332196 | mspera@friars.providence.edu | Elementary/Special Education | | Convent of the Sacred Heart- Greenwich, CT | RIdgefield, CT | Yes | I learned about the organization through a friend. I had an education class with her where two perspective students were following her around for the day and later asked her about how I could get involved in the organization as well. | Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Member of the Education Club
Member of the Yearbook (Veritas)
Member of the Special Olympics Club
Am a door monitor on campus | The organization is committed to showing PC to potential students through our own student's perspectives. Students will speak with and encounter the lives of PC students to get a feel for the spirit of PC and to see what the PC community is all about. | Understanding in order to consider student’s concerns, enthusiasm to show your love for PC, and to be relatable in order to connect with the students that you encounter and give them a good experience while visiting our school. | The most difficult would be anticipating some questions asked during group information sessions. This could be eased by getting used to the process. One rewarding aspect would be showing the best parts of my PC experience to students that would shadow me | My strength is connecting with people of various interests and backgrounds. I generally am able to develop conversations and am confident in discussing topics with people. One weakness of mine would be my nerves when having to speak in front of crowds. | Going on tours of campuses and asking each of my tour guides all of the questions I had really helped me get a feel for each college I looked at. I would encourage all of the students I saw not to hold back on any lingering questions that they had. | I want to be an Ambassador because I love PC and I want to help students make as much of an informed decision on schools as I did. I believe I would be a great member because of my outgoing and relatable personality as well as my passion for this school. | |
| | 2014 | 443-603-3203 | cszimans@friars.providence.edu | Accounting | none | Archbishop Curley (Baltimore) | Dundalk, Maryland | No | I have seen the Ambassadors around campus the past 3 years and feel it is a good way to give back to PC. When I received the email about applications I became excited about possibly being selected to give back to the school that has given me so much. | Cowl- Sports writer
Accounting Association- Member
Intramural Sports- player
PwC xACT Accounting case study- participant
I also work with the Game day Management office to assist with the various sports teams on campus. | The Ambassadors aid the Office of Admissions through personal experiences. They assist potential high school applicants in deciding whether PC will be a good fit for their educational needs. They serve as a relateable outlet to the students. | Ambassadors must be comfortable with themselves before they can be an outlet to others. They must also have a desire to give back to PC, and a passion for their experiences here so far. Without passion for the school, assisting others will be difficult. | I do not see any aspect that is particularly difficult. There are no demanding hours, and I enjoy discussing PC so the work with the prospective students will come naturally. The most rewarding will be to share my experiences to help others. | I am outgoing and an excellent conversationalist. I am also very honest and have a true desire to give back to this school. I work well with deadlines.
My biggest weakness has always been procrastination, but I have improved as a junior. | I only applied to PC, and luckily it worked out. My HS adviser and the Admissions staff really helped me find PC and sell it to me as the place I wanted to spend the next 4 years.
DO RESEARCH on schools, and apply to more than one school: less stress!! | I want to help the school and potential students. I feel my knowledge of the school and social nature will make me a good fit to the club. This is a very important group to both Admissions, and high school students interested like I was 3 years ago. | |
| | 2016 | (914) 787-9523 | edirenzo@friars.providence.edu | Marketing | Film | Tuckahoe High School | Tuckahoe, New York | No | When I came to visit PC as a high school senior, an Admission Ambassador and I had engaged in a conversation as I waited to take a tour. I really appreciated the perspective she gave me and loved the idea of someone helping like a friend would! | -PCTV- Magazine Show Host and Entertainment Department
-Campus Ministry Publicity- Creator of the Bulletin
-College Against Cancer/ Relay For Life
-Special Olympics
-Running Club | "Being an Admission Admission Ambassador is being a friend. The Admission Ambassadors at Providence College are dedicated to helping perspective students and their families feel comfortable and excited about all this school has to offer." | It is important for an Admission Ambassador to be outgoing, enthusiastic and passionate. By engaging students in conversation, it will make them feel comfortable and therefore positively impact their experience. (your love for PC goes without saying!) | A difficult part of being an Ambassador would be getting a shy student to engage in conversation. To overcome this challenge, I would try and discuss every day interests to get them on board! Helping a student see PC's greatness would be most rewarding! | Strengths:
-I'm friendly and outgoing (I love talking!)
-I can make people feel comfortable
-I know a lot about PC
Weaknesses:
-I can be an 'over thinker'
-Nerves might set in!
-I might not be able to answer a question | Speaking with current students was definitely the most helpful to me in my college search- they can relate to you better than anyone! I would advise someone to visit the campus on a normal day, speak with a student and to ask any questions! | I want to be an Ambassador because I want to help make students feel at home when on our campus. My willingness to talk and help others will aid in making the student and family feel comfortable and my love for PC will be evident in my conversations! | |
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| | 2015 | (516)3066032 | dvlavian@friars.providence.edu | English | | Oyster Bay High School | Oyster Bay/NY | No | I initially learned about the Organization from Ms. Christine Hickey. I also have interacted with an Ambassador, Caitlin Haggarty, in regards to the Organization, and I believe the Organization is something I would contribute to greatly. | I am a copy editor for the Cowl, I am a member of the Liberal Arts Honors Program Advisory Committee, and am a captain of an intramural softball team. | Our purpose is to learn what high school students look for in a college & show how PC can fulfill that ideal. To appeal to prospective students we use our high energy & spirit to show that PC is a perfect fit. | An Ambassador must approachable, sincere & empathetic towards the prospective students. Understand the concerns of a prospective student allows us to give the needed answers. Ambassadors must go above and beyond & have high energy to help students. | The most difficult part: not skipping a beat in answering questions. Solution: I will find staff who can answer if I can't. The most rewarding: seeing students find PC to be the perfect fit just as I did. | Strengths: my energy, involvement, empathy, & desire to help prospective students see that this is the school for them. Weaknesses: perhaps talking too much, but I think this could pan out as a positive, showing my spirit for PC. | The most helpful asset I had: Meeting Christine Hickey; She genuinely cared about getting to know me as a prospective student, and wanted to help me make PC a perfect fit. I want to be that source for someone else. | I had an ambassador, Ms. Hickey, who showed me that PC could be home. I am professional, & like to go above and beyond the required responsibilities when I take on a job. I can understand prospective students' needs & use that to show how PC can fulfill. | |
| | 2015 | (914) 393-9167 | lviolant@friars.providence.edu | Biology | | School of the Holy Child | Harrison, New York | No | I learned about the Admission Ambassador program through my friend Colleen Crowley, who I went to high school with and who is an Ambassador! She loves this program and suggested that I apply! | Biology Society, Elderly Outreach, Intramural Basketball and Volleyball | "The Providence College Office of Admission Ambassadors dedicate their time to help prospective students and families get a glimpse of Providence College by sharing their experiences and relating to them" | I think that I would be a good Ambassador because of my upbeat personality! I am extremely friendly, personable and I love to talk to people! I feel as though I understand and treat people in a positive way! | The most difficult part would be dealing with people who are not as upbeat as I am! But, I could deal with this because I am patient. The most rewarding part of being an Ambassador is the satisfaction that I gave up my time to help a prospective student! | I am dedicated, diligent and organized! ! Once I involve myself in something, I am focused complete it well! Being a Biology major, I manage my time so I can do homework and activities! A weakness is self-confidence that can improve through this program! | What was most helpful was talking to people that went to the school I was looking at. This is why I think the Ambassador program is so valuable to prospective students, just having a conversation with someone that goes to the school is such a great help! | I would love to become an Ambassador because I love to interact with people and give advice! This would make me a good Ambassador; I am very understanding and easy to talk to. I am good at listening and reading people, and I love help people out! | |
| | 2016 | 781-258-0630 | alandry1@friars.providence.edu | Accountancy | | Lynnfield High School | Lynnfield MA | No | I learned about the Admission Ambassador Organization during the college application process. I toured PC before attending the school and observed the organization during information sessions and participated in a day in Friartown. | Circolo Italiano (member)
National Society of Collegiate Scholars (member)
Accounting Association (member)
Best Buddies (associate buddy)
| I believe the mission statement would be that the organizations goals are focused on informing prospective student and families on the benefits of a PC education, sharing experiences, and serving the PC community as these are the main duties of members. | In order to succeed in the program an Ambassador must be comfortable speaking in front of large groups, have a passion for PC and the education we receive here, be friendly and approachable, and be able to share appropriate experiences about life at PC. | I feel the most difficult part of being an Ambassador would be answering questions so as to please both parents and prospective students. I feel that I will deal with this challenge by explaining that your experience at PC is what you make of it. | My strengths include my ability to speak in front of large crowds, my love for PC, my outgoing and friendly personality, and my dedication to my activities. My main weakness is that I do not currently hold a leadership position on campus. | The most helpful tool in my college search was my day in friartown as it helped me determine if I would be a good fit for PC. My advice to prospective students would be to do what makes them happy. This is not a decision others can make for them. | I want to be an Ambassador because I love PC and I made the right choice in coming here. A huge part of my decision was my day in friartown. I feel that I am very approachable and friendly and well informed and this would make me a good Ambassador. | |
| | 2014 | 8456416982 | kfitzpa6@friars.providence.edu | Political Science | Writing | Immaculate Heart Academy | Nanuet, NY | No | A few of my friends are Ambassadors (D'Nique Stevens and Stephanie Henriquez). I also applied to become an Ambassador last year. I also received a tour from an Admissions Ambassador coming to PC. | I am a community liasion with the EXPLORE! program, as well as the assistant student coordinator of the program. I am also an intern with Year Up, a non-profit, as well as in the Town of North Smithfield. | Admission Ambassadors are a group of prideful PC students who express their pride through offering prospective students tours of the campus. Ambassadors are PC students who represent the mission of PC and what PC wishes to grow into. | A good Ambassador needs to be relatable. Many prospective students wish to receive tours from Ambassadors they can identify with. Ambassadors also need to be well-spoken and confident individuals in order to give helpful info sessions and tours. | Speaking about off campus life and the city would be hard because the area is often why students do not come to PC. I will explain that PC is safe and offers activities for all. I love to hear prospective students stories with the college process. | An aspect of myself that is both a strength and a weakness is that I commit myself to many activities. I am a person who likes to remain busy and to lead a hectic lifestyle. Because of this, I often over stretch myself. However, I am very organized. | Seeing college campuses in person was most helpful to me. I was able to differentiate between schools, while figuring out what I liked and disliked. I believe that all students should see a school before they attend. I would offer that as my advice. | Teaching students about college readiness, I am interested in the subject. I wish to experience a new perspective on this process. My skills with high school students would help make me a good Ambassador because I am comfortable with the age group. | |
| | 2016 | (603)801-1116 | kmackay@friars.providence.edu | Undeclared | Undeclared | Alvirne High School | Hudson, NH | No | I learned about being an admission ambassador when I came to a day in Friar Town and was escorted by a few of them. This day solidified my choice to come to PC, and it was because of the interactions and connections I had with these ambassadors. | Currently I am part of the Providence College Pep Band and Jazz Ensemble. I am very dedicated to both groups, but I still have a lot of time in my week that I wish to fill by being an ambassador. | Admission Ambassadors are responsible for giving information about Providence College as well as positively influencing high school students in a constructive way. An ambassador’s duty is to reflect the aura of Providence College in all of its virtues. | An ambassador must be personable, confident, and friendly. It is an ambassador’s job to make students feel welcomed and to show them what it is like to be a PC student. Confidence is imperative to be informational to a student’s unmet concerns. | The most difficult part would be having a student strongly dislike PC. This would be hard because I love this school. I would overcome this by just being positive. The most rewarding part would be seeing a student that I met with attend PC. | I am a people person and I love meeting new people. I have a positive and optimistic viewpoint on life and I love being helpful and answering questions. My biggest weakness is that I get stressed out easily when I get overwhelmed with school. | I found that the most helpful and informative way to pick a college was to visit! Once I was at PC, I knew that this is where I wanted to be. Every student should visit and talk to current students because it is the best way to understand any school. | I love PC and I want to give back to it. I could truly reflect what PC is all about and how it is my “City Upon a Hill.” A Day in Friar Town was a great experience for me and I wish to have the chance to give that experience to many more students. | |
| | 2015 | 781-864-8711 | rberluti@friars.providence.edu | Elementary/SPecial Education | | Westwood High School | Westwood, Ma | | Through a roommate who is currently a member. When i was a senior in high school i came and shadowed an Admission Ambassador, which gave me some insight to the organization. | I am involved in Adult Literacy which meets once a week. I work with elders who have learning or other disabilities. We do activities like reading, writing, drawing, or math. | It would say the goal is to give students a realistic view of what it is like to attend Providence College and the various experiences that may be gained here. It also aims to provide ample information to students in parents to help with decision making. | They need to be friendly, outspoken, good leaders, and personable in order to welcome students in the best way possible and provide adequate information about the school. They need to be relatable and ready to answer any question. | The most difficult will be limiting the info to share since there is so much. To handle this I would do a lot of brainstorming and planning. The most rewarding would be giving back to the school and seeing how much the students enjoyed their visit! | I am very personable, reliable, friendly, and hardworking person who is able to get along with everyone. Sometimes I spent too much time trying to make things go as well as possible. | It was most helpful to attend the campus and experience it for myself. I would advise students to and make sure they "feel right" while on campus. I would also advise them to speak to current students to get a more realistic outlook on the school. | I want to be able to give back to Providence and become more involved. I have had an amazing experience here and would love to share this with others. I am very personable and reliable and want to welcome others and provide insight on the school. | |
| | 2015 | 203-535-6642 | ltyler1@friars.providence.edu | Psychology | | Hamden High School | Hamden, CT | Yes | I knew about the Admission Ambassador Organization because I had previous interaction with some of the members during the panels when I was applying to PC as a freshman. | The National Society of Collegiate Scholars: fundraisers, community service activities
Habitat for Humanity: alternative spring break
Psi Chi Honor Society: running for a position on the executive board in early April.
Member, Club Frisbee Team | As Admission Ambassadors, our duty is to provide prospective students and families with interesting and useful information about Providence College. We want them to feel comfortable and certain PC is the right place for them. | An Ambassador needs to be dependable and assertive; they need to be energetic and enthusiastic about welcoming students to PC. They also need to be knowledgable and outgoing in order to help students receive the information they need about our school. | Answering questions about what I don't like about PC would be difficult. I would try my best to answer honestly as possible without selling our school short or giving it bad reputation. The most rewarding would be helping with the decision making process. | My strengths include good communicator, flexible, energetic, optimistic, and sincere. A weakness of mine is impatience: I like when things are done in a timely manner; but I understand some things take time, especially intrapersonal relations. | Talking to current students was most helpful. Hearing about their experiences gave me an insight into the school. I would take into consideration what students have to say to help the decision process because their experiences may be similar to yours. | The Ambassadors and students were the ones who influenced my decision to attend PC. I woud like to have the same affect on prospective students. I am friendly, outgoing, and inviting, which are important to help students understand more about PC. | |
| | 2014 | (315) 436-8391 | salbrig1@friars.providence.edu | Psychology | | Bishop Ludden | Syracuse, New York | No | From the email, and also from my friends, Andrea Tempesta and Jess DiPietro. | Student Alumni Association, I am a general member. We facilitate events like Alumni Weekend, St. Dominick's Weekend. I also work in the Social Psychology Lab 9 hours a week. I run participants examining the relationship between friends. | In addition to the Friars who give tours, the Admission Ambassadors go beyond the campus and give prospective students an inside scoop into PC as a whole, as well as facilitate one of the biggest decisions of their lives. | They should be outgoing and friendly, prospective students should feel welcome and comfortable. They also should be well-rounded. Having attended many different events will provide students with much information about different activities. | Answering difficult questions that the parents might ask, I would answer truthfully. I believe the most rewarding would be to see a prospective student the following year, knowing that you had a prime role in their decision in coming to PC. | I'm an extrovert, and very enthusiastic. I get very excited about the things I'm involved in. I'm determined, once I set my mind to something. A weakness is that I'm stubborn, I won't give up on something that isn't possible. | Going to the campus and just feeling like I belonged there. I would say get as much information as possible about the academics AND student life, there needs to be a balance between those two, you want to have fun in college as well! | I want to share the charisma and excitement I have about PC to prospective students. I want to help them decide if PC is the place for them. I believe my excellent communication skills will help to portray PC in the best light. | |
| | 2016 | 860-817-3389 | eoneill3@friars.providence.edu | Political Science | Writing | Northwest Catholic High School | Marlborough CT | Yes | I learned about the Admission Ambassador Program from my student tour guide of Providence College, an Admission Ambassador herself. My friend/Faithworks coordinator Colleen Curry is also involved in the Program. | 1. Portfolio writer (next year I will be an assistant editor) for The Cowl; 2. Faithworks 2012-2013 student participant and 2013-2014 leader; 3. volunteer at St. Mary's Home for Children (Campus Ministry) | Our mission is to foster a sense of community among students interested in giving back to Providence College and prospective students. We strive to welcome a new generation of Friars into their Friar family and promote PC and all it has to offer. | I think a good Ambassador should be friendly and outgoing because he or she is responsible for interacting positively with people. I think that an Ambassador should also be a good representative of PC by demonstrating enthusiasm and being well-rounded. | I expect the most difficult part might be answering the "tough" questions about alcohol, parties, etc., which I would learn to answer appropriately. I expect the most rewarding part of being an Ambassador would be sharing my incredible PC experience. | My strengths include a willingness to jump boldly into new situations, my good "people" skills, and a strong leadership capacity. My weaknesses include my perfectionistic and sometimes controlling tendencies. | The most helpful aspect of my college search process was the opportunity to spend the day at schools to which I was accepted. I would advise all high school seniors to spend a day on campus, attend a few classes, and get a sense of the school environment. | I want to be an Ambassador because I love Providence College and want to share my experience with prospective families. I also love meeting and interacting with people. I would be a good Ambassador because I am outgoing, enthusiastic, and articulate. | |
| | 2015 | 781-534-5178 | cdooley3@friars.providence.edu | Management | | Ursuline Academy | Westwood, MA | Yes | As a transfer, my experiences meeting & talking to Ambassadors at PC made a great impact on my decision to attend. My OL shared her experience, & how much she enjoyed meeting with prospective students & families to discuss PC & the opportunities offered. | Note Taker, PC Club Sailing Team Member, Habitat for Humanity Volunteer | To provide prospective students with insight into life as a PC student. Ambassadors can provide students with a 'bird's eye view' of what life will be like for them at PC, providing information that you won't find in informational brochures, etc. | Ambassadors must have good communication skills, as well as being positive, upbeat, and friendly, so that they can speak well of PC and be prepared to answer tough questions. | Answering tough questions from students & parents will be difficult, so I must answer the question positively & re-direct questions I can't answer to someone that can. The most rewarding aspect will be sharing my experiences with students. | My biggest weakness is not taking enough risks in life. Some of my strengths are great communication, people, and leadership skill, being punctual and always having a positive attitude. | The most helpful tool was talking to current students & hearing about their experiences firsthand. I advise students to experience campus, talk to current students, & think about whether you can picture yourself living, studying, & making friends there. | I was an Ambassador in high school & at Cornell, so I've had experience dealing with students, parents, & the difficult questions they ask. Also, as a transfer, I can provide a unique perspective on why I chose PC, & what I would've done differently. | |
| | 2016 | 914 522 8291 | mcurtis3@friars.providence.edu | Marketing | | School of the Holy Child | New Rochelle, NY | Yes | During my college visit I met many students who were involved in the Ambassador Organization. During my Senior Year i spent "a day in Friar town" where I talked to Ambassadors. By having good experiences with the Ambassadors I loved Providence.
| As a Freshman, I joined the American Marketing Association (AMA). This club was interesting to me because I am a declared Marketing major.I also played intramural wiffleball in the Spring which allowed me to get involved in the community.
| The mission of the Admission Ambassadors Program is inform prospective students about Providence College's liberal arts education, Dominican values, and sense of community. | In order to be a good ambassador one must be comfortable speaking in front of large groups, and conversing with prospective students and families. As an Ambassador one must represent PC in a positive way. | The most difficult part of being an Ambassador would be relating to students who have different interests than me. I would educate myself about different majors and activities order to be able to relate to the students. | I am a very easy person to communicate with, and always try my best to be a good listener. I am interested in other people and enjoy learning about people and their lives. My weakness would be relating to people who have different interests than I do.. | By spending a "day in Friar Town" I was able to see exactly what a day at PC was like. I would advise students to take advantage of opportunities like this since it gives students a good idea of what an average day on Campus is like. | I want to be an Admissions Ambassador because I could make a positive impression on Prospective students and represent the school in a good way. My passion for Providence College would be very valuable to the club and would make me a very good Ambassador. | |
| | 2015 | (860) 576 - 0260 | hchapma1@friars.providence.edu | Spanish and Health Policy Management | | Woodstock Academy | Canterbury, CT | Yes | As a freshman, I applied to be a member of Admission Ambassadors. Many of my friends are members of Admission Ambassadors and I am also familiar with the organization because Student Alumni Association co-sponsors events with Admissions. | Student Alumni Assoc. - Committee member for events planning (i.e. Alumni & Family Weekend and Friar 5K)
Future Friar Executives - Member - Network with Alumni and volunteer for business conferences
English as a Second Language Tutoring
Elderly Outreach
| An ambassador must share their personal experiences about PC to relieve any anxiety an incoming student or family has, as well as promote the uniqueness of the liberal arts education and the overall PC experience. | Leader, personable, relatable, understanding, out-going, friendly, respectable, trustworthy
To be an ambassador the above qualities are necessary in order to show a professional and realistic image of the ideal and well-rrounded PC student.
| A difficulty is the incapability to relieve all the anxieties a student has. However, by sharing my experiences I can ease their anxieties and be rewarded by seeing students that do enroll at PC because of my testimonial.
| My strength is that I persevere throughout my college career and my life. I do not give up even when I am faced with challenges. My weakness is that I tend to be somewhat indecisive, but this allows me to make the most well-educated decisions. | The tour, I knew that I could only go to a college for 4 years if I could envision myself there. I knew that I wanted to be part of the PC community as I learned more. I would tell incoming students to do the same, envision themselves as a PC student. | I want to share my experiences. Choosing a college is an important and difficult decision. I would be a great resource to answer any questions a student has. I am passionate about the PC community and I know I would exude this passion as an ambassador.
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